The Indian School of Business (ISB) bestowed Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman of Axilor Ventures, with the ‘ISB Research Catalyst Award’ for his pioneering role in the growth of the research ecosystem in India at the inaugural edition of ‘ISB Insights Forum’ at the Mohali campus of ISB.

• Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Vice-Chairman of Bharti Enterprises and Member, ISB Executive Board and Madan Pillutla, Dean, ISB presented the award to Kris Gopalakrishnan.
• The ISB Research Catalyst Award has been instituted to honour philanthropists involved in advancing research in all fields in India and across the world.
• The Indian School of Business (ISB) is India’s highest-ranked business school and ranks in the top league of business schools in several rankings globally.
• A vibrant pool of research-oriented resident faculty, robust academic partnerships, a thriving alumni network, the backing of an influential board and guidance of the industry’s thought leadership have enabled ISB to fast emerge and consolidate itself as a premier global business school in emerging markets. 
• Kris Gopalakrishnan Bestowed with the ‘ISB Research Catalyst Award’